The 2020 BMW K 1600 GTL has 3 recalls, the most serious being a transmission defect where two gears can engage simultaneously, locking the rear wheel and causing a sudden loss of stability and crash risk.
A separate transmission concern involves the seal on the reverse gear control unit, which can deteriorate and let moisture in, causing the unit to overheat and raising the risk of fire. On the suspension side, the link strut connecting the rear suspension to the frame may lack sufficient strength and can crack or fail, allowing the rear of the motorcycle to contact the rear wheel and destabilize the bike.
At a glance
What can fail
The seal on the reverse gear control unit can wear down, letting moisture in. This causes the unit to overheat.
What the fix does
The reverse gear control unit will be replaced at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The link strut connecting the rear suspension to the frame may be insufficiently strong and can become damaged.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear link strut at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Certain transmission parts may not have been hardened properly, which can cause two gears to engage at once or damage transmission components.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the shift forks, 5th/6th gear selector sleeve, and 6th gear wheel at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
